After a successful first mission on their new Rhode Island-class ship, the crew of the Gilroy gather to celebrate, mingle, and blow off some steam.
A 3-part mission from Lt. Cmdr Jules Ashworthy’s POV. A shore-leave-esque story that focuses on crew bonding, laughter, and hopefully some awkward tension.
5.3 - So I Could Walk You Home
USS Gilroy: A Moment's RespiteKeymor’s request for an invitation to the next pre-game hung warmly in the noticeably small space between them, competing only with the persistent weight of his hand still resting on Jules’ knee. Before Jules could formulate a witty reply that wouldn’t betray just how fast his pulse [...]
“He’s waving you over,” offered Sora before she snatched the empty glass from his hand. “My wife and I look too good to be wingmen for the evening. You’re on your own.” Jules kept his gaze locked on the tall Cardassian across the observation lounge, eyes tracing [...]
5.1 - Anything but the Uniform
USS Gilroy: A Moment's Respite“Reminder: It is 22:00.” Jules let out a huff and a curse. “I swear you’re starting to sound more judgmental with each chime, Computer.” The redhead grabbed another few shirts, each less folded and more ‘balled up and tossed haphazardly’ than the last, and [...]
